Endodontics. Diagnostic, treatment planning, and prognostic considerations.

An efficient systematic approach to proper diagnosis of pulpal and periradicular disease is presented. Then treatment planning considerations that determine if a tooth can be endodontically treated, if it has strategic value to be treated, and if the patient really wants the treatment are discussed. The long-term success rate of endodontic treatment is also discussed along with the predictability of emergency treatment for the patient being treated for urgent care.